Panelists for the Opening Plenary "Election 2008: How the Results Will Shape Our Future" (Clockwise from top left): Jonathan Capehart, Henry Cisneros, Andrew Kohut, Alberto Ibargüen (moderator), Judy Woodruff, and Jim VandeHei.

This year's Annual Conference will take place against a backdrop of two of the most significant events of our lifetimes: the groundbreaking 2008 elections and the biggest financial crisis since the 1930s. Join nearly 1,000 nonprofit leaders in Philadelphia November 9-11 as they discover the best ways to use our powerful voice to secure brighter futures for people everywhere during these rapidly shifting times. The program includes:

• The Public Policy Action Institute, which will explore how nonprofits can pursue their missions in the new political landscape;
• Global Civil Society Dinner, which will examine how the elections may affect America's reputation and role in the international community; and
• NGen, a special program for nonprofit professionals under the age of 40 designed to build their leadership skills and professional networks.

Learn more about the conference -- there's still time to register.

Election 2008:
Are You Ready?
As Election Day draws near, make sure your employees, clients, partners, and constituents have the information they need to have their votes counted. Check out our Election Resources 2008 to see three outstanding sites, each prepared by or with the help of IS members, that give voters information on where and when to vote, as well as voter identification requirements and sample ballots.

IRA Charitable Rollover Restored
Qualifying Americans can once again donate directly to their favorite charities from their individual retirement accounts without counting those contributions as taxable income. The IRA Charitable Rollover giving incentive, now in effect through 2009, enables individuals aged 70½ and older to contribute up to $100,000 tax-free from their Individual Retirement Accounts and Roth IRAs.

Congress Enacts Economic Stabilization Bill
Early this month Congress passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which is intended to stabilize the financial system and restore confidence in the economy. In addition to restoring the IRA rollover, the new law includes several other charitable giving incentives.